Bosch Washing machine not draining or emptying F18 F03 on Neff, Siemens, Balay, Constructa

Full Tutorial and links www.how-to-repair.com/help/f1... Repairing a Bosch Neff or Siemens washing machine that is not draining or emptying if your clothes are still wet and the machine has not done a spin, you may have an error code F18 or on some occasions, F03 these are all pump related meaning the machine has not emptied in the allocated period of time changing a pump is not a hard job.
If your washing machine is not emptying or draining there are basically 5 things to check.
1 Check the pump filter for items like screw, coins hair clips ETC
2 Check sump hose, waste hose and sink fittings for blockages.
3 Test the pump that its rotating and electrics are good.
4 Sometimes the impeller in the pump can be damaged as in this video.
5 Check the power is getting to the pump.
always worth putting the machine after repairing on a boil wash to clean the drum if you have hard water, it is worth descaling.
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0:00 - INTRO
0:30 - FINDING THE DRAINING OR EMPTYING FAULT ON A BOSCH, NEFF, SIEMENS WASHING MACHINE.
2.00 - HOW TO OPEN A STUCK DOOR ON A BOSCH, NEFF, SIEMENS WASHING MACHINE.
3:00 - DRAINING THE WATER OUT OF BOSCH, NEFF, SIEMENS WASHING MACHINES.
5:00 - HOW TO GAIN ACCESS TO A BOSCH, NEFF, SIEMENS WASHING MACHINE PUMP.
7:30 - REMOVE FRONT PANEL ON BOSCH, NEFF, SIEMENS WASHING MACHINE.
11:02 - REMOVE PRESSURE BOWL ON BOSCH, NEFF, SIEMENS WASHING MACHINE.
14:00 - FIT A SUMP HOSE TO A BOSCH, NEFF, SIEMENS WASHING MACHINE.
15:10 - HOW A WASHING MACHINE PUMP COMES APART BOSCH, NEFF, SIEMENS.
17:40 - BOSCH, NEFF, SIEMENS MODEL NUMBER LOCATION.
17:40 - BOSCH, NEFF, SIEMENS MODEL NUMBER LOCATION.
20.20 - FITTING SEAL BAND & DOOR LOCK BOSCH, NEFF, SIEMENS WASHING MACHINE.

[@Nick_Miles]

This man is very knowledgeable and his videos are very helpful! Keep up the good work sir.

[@user-wp3gq7yu3x]

I'm very much a DIY person and this video is excellent for this type of machine, if i hadn't of seen this tutorial I would have taken the machine out, disconnected all the pipes and put it on it's side.. so simple to tackle the pump problem from the front. Great vid ! Thanks.

[@brucemilburn953]

Very clear as always. A very good example for those attempting short instruction videos which are often hopeless!

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[@philmoore5861]

Excellent tutorial!! Really helpful! I was about to throw out my Bosch and buy a Miele until I viewed this!! You’ve saved me a small fortune!

[@MichaelGlaun]

Thanks for this!! We were getting an F-18 error on our Constructa washing machine. Your instructions (draining the machine, and manually cleaning the filthy and blocked pump) totally did the trick. :)

[@Reactfirstaid]

I thought it was the 73 cents, 1 p and half a balloon in the filter that stopped my Bosch Maxx7 draining, but no, I needed your excellent tutorial to remove the pump where I found that 10 swiss cents is there perfect diameter to block the draining tube. It's all gone back together well, no leaks as yet! I've bought you a beer 😁

[@margiearts6099]

Thanks for a clear description of 'how to do it' & fault find on my Bosch washing machine.

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[@pjskyboy]

Really helpful. In my case it was just a pendant and a cocktail stick stuck in the impeller but the video helped me understand the draining process and what to check on the impeller. Bosch 1400 Express - 22+ years and still going!

[@How-to-repair]

Yeah, those were the days when manufacturers used to care about the quality of the machines that they produced @pjskyboy please remember to subscribe to our channel as that really helps us kzbin.infoe432SAb2g08 Thanks, Paul 👍

[@earias08]

Thank yo so much for your video. Very detailed and saved me calling the technician ($$$). I don't know how but a small face cloth made its way and blocked my washing machine and with your help I did the job myself

[@jokoko1969]

Thank you for your detailed instructions. My blockage was in the drain pipe connection to the s-bend. Check that first before taking your machine apart. Although i don't regret doing the maintenance and cleaning the machine pipes.

[@massadaan2609]

Thxxx! Very clear, was 100% our issue. Without your perfect step by step we would have been at a loss. You saved us loads of cash! I do not understand why manufacturers cannot find a simple filter mechanism to prevent sticks etc to reach the drain pump

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[@juanruiz8631]

Gracias por transmitir sus conocimientos, buena pedagogía en sus clases, muy amena e instructiva su explicación.

[@TyOtis]

Thanks for helping me do this myself to find the tiny twig that I think had prevented pump from draining the machine.

[@How-to-repair]

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[@TriWeightTrain]

Love your tutorials. You've already helped me repair my dishwasher. 🤞 I can fix the washing machine too

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[@heikewatson306]

You Sir are a God sent! Thank you so much for your service to save us some dollars and make us feel accomplished! Now I am waiting to see if I have removed all blockages.

[@rudolfrudykudritzki]

BOSCH WFT7930/02 TypeD5393B000 Fyi, I managed to reduce the diameter of the drain hose leading to the Siphon drum. Now it works but the drainage is slow.

[@MaciejRabiejMR]

Thanks buddy. You saved me probably a 100 or more Euro. Fantastic instructionsn

[@abracadabra9491]

great tutorial! , great coach! plaesure to watch and to listen , and then to repeat it byself!

[@nesmohten]

Thank you so much. Just cleaned our machine and the pump was just as filled with goo. Running the first program now. Hope your fix worked :) Cheers mate

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[@robertelias3431]

Extremely great explanation in precise detail. Thank you. U dun good.

[@kawai1]

Your videos are great! Thanks a lot!!

[@richardirving628]

Ace very useful Video. Thanks

[@marcusadams8067]

Thank you. Sorted my problem……broken impeller exactly as in the video

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[@jorgebeltran7909]

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[@4025SaM]

Thanks for the help. My Bosch washing machine coming up with E18 error. Normal fixes weren't working. Came here, took the pump apart, and there was a whole sock sitting in the waste pipe!!! Just running a wash now, fingers crossed clearing it has worked!

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[@emnil123]

Hey :-) Your video is my favorite, you show and explain it very well. I`m trying to fix my Siemens Q700, but what surprised me are the strange screws under the machine, mine doesn't have them in the front. Well, I struggle with them.

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How do I turn the buzzer of on my Bosch varioperfect washing machine

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[@gulfishamadia4752]

Im having trouble with my comfort not being taken while machine is on pls can u give me any suggestions to what to do thankx

[@owainglyndwr16]

I have a serie 4 Vario perfect and there is access to the pump from underneath. Can I dropped the pump by removing the single screw holding the pump so I can disconnect the waste stand pipe without removing the front cover? The only problem with the machine is a blocked waste pipe.

[@patrickokeeffe6998]

We have similar problem, cleared F 18 blockage, checked sump even, no blockage, but now at end of wash, it fails to flush drum of water, however when i turn machine off and select " empty " option the machine emptied, so im wondering is the fault due to the valve that keeps the water in the drum not operating during final flush of wash.not sure if a new Pump will resolve it.

[@kevinbrennan-glass5200]

Paul please show a steam oven how it works and how to repair please please please

[@patrickokeeffe6998]

Most unusual jubilee clip hold the black sump hose to drum, is this reusable.

[@jerrysurowiec]

How important is the pump motor plastic water cover? I followed your instructions and came to a small issue. The new motor makes the power connection in the front whereas my old one connected in the rear. There is now way the old one can fit. Do I really need it?

[@flufycat2748]

Very Good!

[@brokebigcheeze]

thankyou!

[@anniejones5204]

Do u know is there meant to be a small hole on the left wherebthe drainage cap is,because there is on mine and it was not draining as I pushed this hole it worked again ,like the size of a penny was there I think

[@KavitaChavan05]

The machine spinning step is not working rest washing is done. It is a Bosch 7 kg machine. What can be the solution?

[@davidclark1222]

Hi thanks this really helped but I have a couple of bits left but not sure where they come from

[@How-to-repair]

You should always lay out screws and components that you take off in order and keep them organised. Then this would not happen when you reassemble the machine. @davidclark1222 please remember to subscribe to our channel as that really helps us kzbin.infoe432SAb2g08 Thanks, Paul 👍

[@prozdrowotny]

Hi. My pump has those 2 pipes for the hoses, and it has a smaller pipe not connected to anything. My mum says it could be a vent (a breather). when I poured bleach into the drain hose (from the end that is outside of the washing machine) to clean it, the bleach spilled out from bottom of the machine, from that corner, where the pump is. Could it be from that empty pipe? Or from where? On the next washing cycle, the machine didn't leak anything. btw the bleach worked perfectly for the soft stains inside the hose. I believe it was a foam that stayed there for years.

[@prozdrowotny]

my numbers from the door are: WAK24260PL/06

[@arjunapeiris981]

Nice explanation Sri. Can you upload LG washing machine video and rational oven. How to maintain and service. Thank you.

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[@allangreen707]

hi thanks for the info, my Series 8 was blocked and I followed your instructions only to find a small sock and a small piece of material in the rubber connection pipe, how do I stop this from happening

[@How-to-repair]

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[@rudolfrudykudritzki]

Great video. I did all that, installed 2 brand new Bosch original pumps but still not draining, even when the pump is connected to outside 220v ac supply, All pumps run with no or little amount of water in the barrel. With water visible in the barrel the pumps will not drain/propeller not rotating only oscillating back and forth, making a strange low noise. The propeller tries to turn but isn’t strong enough. Any ideas.?

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[@brianwood5220]

Do you service Tumble Dryers too Paul? You do an excellent job. Thanks for sharing.

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Yes I do! here are some i have done kzbin.infosearch?query=tumble%20dryer

[@pariakm5016]

Hi I open the circular little door on the bottom, lots of water came out with some fabrics as well… now it’s clean and the filter rotates fine , I also checked the hose (blow into it) and it looks like that it’s not blocked… But the machine still doesn’t drain the water… My washing machine is very clean and have no mold and so on also…

[@dwqdwwdwqdqwd2950]

maybe the plumbing is blocked, outside the machine. But since it was a month ago, was it resolved?

[@rossiandrea75]

Thank you for your video. I fixed my machine but i can't seem to put the ring with the spring back on the door seal. You made it look simple just using a screwdriver but when I try to put it on it doesn't fit back on. Any ideas?

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[@EdWood2006]

Hi could you help? I have a Bosch Maxx 6 washing machine (WAB28162GB). The machine won't drain water. I have taken off the front cap and there is no drain pipe? Do you know how I drain it?

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[@pogmista]

Great video thanks. I have a Bosch series 8 WAW325H0GB/20. there was a leak and after removing the back panel i could see a piece of metal has pierced the sump hose. I have put a small clamp on it for now but need to order a new hose and not sure how different it is to remove the front panel. The slight difference is its all in one piece on the front. Any ideas where on Bosch replacement parts I can get the number or is it worth just phoning them. I'm more concerned where this metal has come from its about 10cm long 2mm thick, spring or pipe re informing support. Any help I would really be grateful thank you.

[@How-to-repair]

Hi mate, I've created an FAQ page for you. You can find the sump hose spare part that you are looking for on this page. Here is the link: www.how-to-repair.com/faqs/bosch-waw325h0gb-20-washing-machine-pierced-sump-hose-replacement/ 😇 Since we work very hard in our warehouse making free video guides for you all on appliances, we always appreciate a beer, offering a choice of single or round beer. www.how-to-repair.com/help/buy-paul-a-beer/ Please remember to subscribe to our channel, as that's what keeps this channel going. Thanks, Paul 👍

[@pogmista]

@How-to-repair Thank you so much Paul for helping me out with the link for spare parts and all your videos. I have subscribed and shared your good videos to my friends.

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[@rudolfrudykudritzki]

WFT7930/02 FD 7506 00041. I reduced the diameter of the drain hose that leads to the syphon/vacuum caseand it works. it boils down that the pumps(genuine/brand new from the box) are not able to pump the water from the vaccum/sump line. does not make sense.

[@How-to-repair]

if you use the contact us page on the website, I'll be happy to try and assist you.

[@NP1002]

After resolving the F:18 problem-the fault code never came back. Our Bosch has now just stopped going into the rinse cycle and remains in a constant 'wash' cycle for infinity. Also, ( after manually draining the water out) it will neither or separately 'spin' 'drain' or 'rinse'. The rinse cycle had initially before this made some rough machine noises but never filled with water and assuming it detected the drum already had a quantity of water still remaining. The pump impeller appears to be okay. The question is what to do next?

[@sidstewart7399]

Hi mine does the same. Did you ever get this resolved?

[@patrickokeeffe6998]

We have similar problem, cleared F 18 blockage, checked sump even, no blockage, but now at end of wash, it fails to flush drum of water, however when i turn machine off and select " empty " option the machine emptied, so im wondering is the fault due to the valve that keeps the water in the drum

[@binkky01]

hi did you find the fault my bosch doing the same thanks

[@guineagirl5078]

Mine went like this. And I ended up buying a new one. I had to manually turn knob to rinse and spin. It went very noisy like an aeroplanes taking off. Had Bosch Serie 4 as a new one and it is brilliant. Old Bosch was 17 years old

[@lindaabraham8715]

The drain pump will not unscrew more than 90 degrees, even with multiple twists and turns, WD40, and a wrench. What next? If I turn the machine on its back, will that help get the drain pump to unscrew, if something is blocking it?

[@tompem]

You should remove the black inlet hose on the left (as you look at it). It most likely has an object in it that is preventing the screw cap from turning. There is a good video on it.

[@leewilson8527]

Sir. Stella vid. BUT, the pump was running..... now and then. When tested with a meter it was 220 ohms. Should be between 100 and 200 ohms. New pump. Bobs ya Uncle.

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Glad it helped you

[@dienadot]

shall i call a technician to help me with it, i am afraid to do it by myself

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[@ziffyziff3321]

my plug won't turn ??

[@gordonwong8852]

Mine neither

[@frnkpol2903]

Thank you.

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[@garylozowski1419]

Found 5 coins just ahead of the pump

[@waq1232]

Since when has Sammy the bull been fixing washing machines?